US ETFs: Biden vs Trump

ChatGPT compares 2017-2020 with 2021-2024 to list the top few gainers and the losers of US stock market’s .

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From 2017–2020 and 2021–2024, the performance of large-cap ETFs and indices in the U.S. stock market varied significantly due to different macroeconomic trends. Here’s a breakdown of notable gainers and losers during these periods:

Top Gainers (2017–2020)

1. Tech ETFs: Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) were among the best performers due to the dominance of technology stocks like FAANG and Tesla.

2. S&P 500: The S&P 500 index delivered strong annualized returns, supported by the robust tech sector and fiscal stimulus measures【6】【9】.

3. NASDAQ Composite: Propelled by tech-heavy growth stocks, this index gained significantly【9】.

4. Thematic ETFs: Funds like the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) and ARK Web x.0 ETF (ARKW) nearly doubled in some years【8】.

Top Losers (2017–2020)

1. Value-Focused ETFs: ETFs with heavy exposure to energy and traditional industrial sectors underperformed as growth stocks surged【9】.

2. Retail Sector Funds: Funds tracking legacy retail struggled as e-commerce grew exponentially【6】.

Top Gainers (2021–2024)

1. Energy ETFs: Funds like XLE surged due to rising oil prices following recovery from the pandemic.

2. AI & Cloud Computing ETFs: ARK funds and those focused on artificial intelligence, such as BOTZ, performed well amidst innovation【7】.

3. Defensive and Broad Market Funds: Some funds like Vanguard Total Stock Market Index rebounded well post-pandemic【6】.

Top Losers (2021–2024)

1. Treasury Bond ETFs: Funds like iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) struggled due to aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes【6】.

2. ARK ETFs: By 2022–2023, these funds declined sharply as overvalued tech stocks corrected【7】【8】.

3. Small-Cap ETFs: Funds tracking smaller companies underperformed due to macroeconomic challenges【7】.

These periods reflect how market trends shift due to factors like technology growth, economic recovery, and monetary policy. Let me know if you’d like deeper insights into specific sectors or indices!

Bibliography for the footnotes above:

• [6] Overview of major stock market indices and ETFs during these periods, including their annualized performance and trends: Bogleheads – US Index Returns .

• [7] Insights into ETF performance during 2021–2024, highlighting trends in energy, technology, and thematic funds: ETF Database – Top ETFs 2021-2024.

• [8] Discussion on ARK Innovation and other disruptive thematic ETFs that performed well during 2017–2020: ETF.com – Top Performing ETFs of 2017 .

• [9] Performance analysis of NASDAQ and specific stock contributions during 2017: Begin to Invest – 2017 Stock Market Year in Review .